If blower box is removed from vent base, check that wiring cable is properly secured in plastic clips.
Determine which direction (down or rear) ductwork will need to run from blower duct when installed in cabinet.
Down venting:
Downdraft vent is shipped with blower in down venting position so no modification is required. Go to Step 7.
Left or right venting:
a. Remove 4 hex nuts that attach blower box to downdraft vent base. Remove blower box.
b. Rotate blower box 90” to left or right so that vent blower is repositioned in the direction needed.
c. Reattach blower box to downdraft vent base with 4 hex nuts.
Rear venting:
a. Remove 4 hex nuts that attach blower box to downdraft vent base. Remove blower box.
b. Note how wiring cable is installed under plastic clips inside vent base. Then carefully remove wiring cable from plastic clips. Disconnect blower wiring cable.
c. Remove 6
bracket for
d. Remove screws attaching brackets to each side of blower. Reposition brackets on blower as shown. Then reinstall screws.
e. Reinstall blower in blower box with mouth of blower pointing out open side of blower box. Secure blower to blower box with 6
NOTE: Square metal frame attached to mouth of blower must be installed for proper operation.
f. Attach metal cover from parts bag over
g. Reconnect blower wiring cable. Secure wiring cable in 2 black plastic clips inside vent base. Reattach blower box to downdraft vent base with 4 hex nuts.
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Attach backdraft damper over blower box knockout with 2
1 8.1 Remove the 2
r1 screws attaching appliance wiring box cover. Determine which direction (rear or down) electrical connection will need to run from appliance wiring box. Knock out rear or lower wiring opening in wiring box.
Interior-mounted blower
Injury Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent.
Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury.
lg.1Insert downdraft vent into countertop cutout. Two people are
recommended to support the weight bf the downdraft vent during lifting. Position downdraft vent so it is centered in cutout and parallel to edge of cutout. Check that downdraft vent is level vertically. Then fasten lower support legs to cabinet floor with screws. Snap end caps over top of mounting brackets,
When attaching undercounter bracket to underside of countertop:
Do Not drill into countertop surface.
Check that mounting screws are proper length and will not go through countertop surface when tightened.
on front upper right corner of downdraft vent with slot over vent mounting hole and flange against countertop. Attach other bracket to left side of downdraft vent. Carefully drill starter holes through undercounter mounting brackets into underside of countertop. Insert appropriate length screws into holes and tighten brackets to countertop.
Numbers correspond to steps.
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knockouts
Disconnect power supply. Thread the power supply cable
through the knockout opening in the wiring box. Connect the white wires together with a
microswitches behind filters. ON/OFF
/\, button
Turn power supply on. Push the button on the top of the
downdraft vent. Retractable section of downdraft vent will rise and blower will start. Turn the control knob on side of vent to check the operation and speed of blower.
If blower does not operate:
l Check that filters are pressed in as far as they will go.
l Check that circuit breaker is not tripped or house fuse blown.
l Disconnect power source and check that wire connections have been made correctly
Connect ductwork to blower. Position ductwork to avoid wall
studs and floor joists. Complete all ductwork. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Ductwork must end with a wall or roof cap.
Install
Check that rear edge of
To get the most efficient use of your new retractable downdraft vent, read Use & Care Information section on Panel G.
